James Proud Boeken

Did you know...? Russia sold Alaska to the US for just $7.2 million in 1867 Alexander the Great failed to name an heir to his vast empire before he died, which subsequently led to its fall J. K. Rowling received several rejections from publishers before her first Harry Potter book hit the shelves We all do stupid things in our lives, but the events in this book are next-level ridiculous! Packed with trivia and information on the world's biggest fails in history, this book will leave you shocked and a little smug as you discover the true meaning of the word 'cock-up'.

Ripley's Believe it or Not for guys who think they know everything! One for the grown-ups, this quirky new Ripley’s book is filled with bizarre and hilarious "Believe It or Not!" stories, trivia and lists— perfect for any fan of the unusual, and the ideal Father’s Day gift. Some of the utterly stupefying stories within include: • Joseph Puyol, professional farter and highest paid entertainer in 19th-century France • the craziest true CIA plots • a divorce settlement that included a kidney • the college student jailed for insulting a horse • Iceland’s penis museum • the gambler who broke Monte Carlo • a man who removed his own appendix The perfect gift for the man in your life. This title will engage its audience with stories, facts and charts that men can relate to. This title takes the unbelievable and strange facts that Ripley's is known for and expands upon these stories to make a fun and entertaining book for men. Did you know that military hot-air balloons and submarines were used in the American Civil War? Did you know that the Japanese Earthquake shortened a day? What about before Madoff? What was the first ponzi scheme? How about the craziest true plots of the CIA? This title will engage an adult male audience with all the unique and fun stories that Ripley's is famous for.

Did you hear about... The Tennessee student who jumped into a laundry chute that was actually a trash compactor? The Swiss statesman butchered by an axe-wielding bear? The ancient Greek playwright struck by a tortoise falling from the sky? Over the ages, death has come in some very unpredictable forms. This irreverent little book gathers together some of the most peculiar and outrageous ways that people across the globe have met their untimely ends. Whether shocking or silly, these true stories are proof at least that the grim reaper has a strange sense of humour.

Strange happenings, unsolved mysteries and seemingly supernatural events have gripped us for centuries. Whether they're based on a grain of truth or a flight of fancy, the myths, legends and weird tales contained within this book will take you on a fascinating journey to the outer limits of plausibility, and dare you to believe the unbelievable.

Focusing on William Penn's quest for peace, this study delves into his significant endeavor to settle and develop the North American territory granted to him by the English Crown in 1681. It highlights his commitment to fostering a harmonious society, reflecting his ideals and the broader implications of his work in establishing a community rooted in tolerance and cooperation.

Tajomné príbehy, neobjasnené záhady a nadprirodzené udalosti nás ohromujú aj šokujú už po stáročia. Čo majú všetky spoločné, je schopnosť uchvátiť ľudskú predstavivosť a šíriť sa ako lavína. Predtým sa odovzdávali hlavne ústne ako zábavné historky. Dnes vďaka internetu povesti chytili druhý dych: všetko sa začalo reťazovými e-mailami, nasledovali diskusné nástenky a teraz tu máme sociálne médiá a virálne videá. V knihe Mestské legendy si môžete prečítať tie najprapodivnejšie príbehy, ktorých námetom sú napríklad: šaman, ktorý dokázal oživovať mŕtvych. príbeh prekliateho ametystu v Prírodovednom múzeu v Londýne. gang vrahov, ktorí predávali tuk z tiel svojich obetí. historka o deťoch, ktoré našli na záhrade zakopané ferrari. desivá legenda o pánovi Králičkovi. Možno tu nájdete známe príbehy, o ktorých ste si vždy mysleli, že sú pravdivé, ale v skutočnosti sa nikdy nestali, alebo iné, ktoré ste vždy považovali za nezmysel, ale ony sa zakladajú na skutočných udalostiach. Vyskúšajte, či rozpoznáte fikciu od pravdy a dajte si pozor na nepredvídateľné zvraty.

Von einer Schildkröte erschlagen, vom Axt schwingenden Bären abgeschlachtet, durch die tragische Verwechslung mit einer Müllpresse dahingerafft – diese wahren Geschichten sind am Ende der Beweis, dass der Sensenmann einen wirklich merkwürdigen Sinn für Humor hat. So wie auch der britische Autor James Proud, der in diesem kleinen Buch einige der absurdesten Todesfälle aus aller Welt und allen Zeiten versammelt und damit den glücklosesten Opfern des Sensenmanns auf sehr unterhaltsame Weise die letzte Ehre erweist.

Niezwykłe zdarzenia, niewyjaśnione tajemnice, nadprzyrodzone zjawiska przerażają i fascynują nas od wieków. Historie o nich powtarzane ściszonym głosem na szkolnej przerwie, opowiadane z powagą przy ognisku, przekazywane z ust do ust jako plotka… W Legendach miejskich znajdziesz pełen przekrój gatunku. Poczuj dreszczyk grozy, czytając o: legendzie o człowieku bez twarzy, znachorze, który przywracał do życia zmarłych, płetwonurku znalezionym pośrodku spalonego kalifornijskiego lasu, kuwejckich kurczakach wykorzystywanych jako wykrywacze gazów bojowych podczas wojny w Iraku. Legendy miejskie zabiorą cię w fascynującą podróż do granic prawdopodobieństwa – a gdy już do nich dotrzesz, będziesz skłonny uwierzyć w najbardziej niesamowite historie, nawet jeśli dotąd uważałeś się za sceptyka...